Assessment of the rigidity of penis using magnetodynamic pressure indicator

Introduction. An objective instrumental assessment of the rigidity of the penis to determine its degree still remains relevant nowadays. The aim of this work was to study the capabilities/possibilities of the magnetodynamic pressure indicator in assessing the rigidity of the penis. Materials and methods. 90 men aged 26 to 69 years were examined. Erectile dysfunction was detected in 52 patients using the IIEF questionnaire. According to the I.Goldstein erection hardness score, 26 patients had fourth degree, 33 had the third, 28 - the second and 3 - the first. All participants underwent a pharmacological test with intracavernous injection of 10 pg of Alprostadil E1. In the sluggish state and after reaching the phase of rigidity or the largest blood filling, the rigidity of the penis was measured using a manufacturing magnetodynamic indicator of intraocular pressure IGD-03 produced by public company RSIE (Russia). Results. According to the indicator, the tissues of the penis had the same rigidity in the sluggish state regardless of the degree of hardness during erection, and ranged from 12 to 14 units...